The Two Sides Dealing With Abortion "Abortion", the very sound of the word conjures up horrible images and is, in fact, a very controversial and emotional issue. Abortion has been going on all over the world for centuries. In the dictionary, the word abortion means, "A premature birth occurring before the fetus can survive." In other words, an abortion is when the fetus is "killed" and then removed from the womb. Abortions are not very safe and could cause serious emotional and health problems. The endless oppositions usually go nowhere, leaving the opponents even more committed to their stance. There are